US Bridges

Lp 121 over BNSF RR & Crusader Way

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of FM 439 · Structure no. 090140250201003

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,257
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 121 over BNSF RR & Crusader Way is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 121 over BNSF RR & Crusader Way in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,257 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,420 by 2035. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 121
CrossesBNSF RR & Crusader Way
Location0.60 MI S of FM 439
RouteState Highway 121
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08006, -97.47173
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,257 (2022)
Projected traffic15,420 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 121 over BNSF RR & Crusader Way built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 121 over BNSF RR & Crusader Way in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 121 over BNSF RR & Crusader Way carry?

About 15,257 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lp 121 over BNSF RR & Crusader Way?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 121 over BNSF RR & Crusader Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.